Gov. Evers: Evers administration estimates Republicans’ ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ to increase costs for Wisconsin taxpayers by over $284 million in future budgets

Trump-backed, Republican-passed budget bill will force over 270,000 Wisconsinites to lose their health insurance and tens of thousands to lose access to basic food assistance on top of new costs shifted to Wisconsin taxpayers totaling over a quarter of a billion dollars Burdensome new changes and red-tape requirements under ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will

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Rep. Penterman: Completes prestigious Midwestern leadership program

MADISON, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) was among 39 select lawmakers who completed a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest. Representative Penterman met with fellow lawmakers from Wisconsin and 10 other Midwestern states

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Greater Milwaukee Urban League: AT&T Connected Learning Center now open

MILWAUKEE, WI – August 28, 2025 – Wisconsin’s first AT&T Connected Learning Center is officially open at The Greater Milwaukee Urban League. AT&T chose the organization to host the digital learning center and contributed $50,000 to support its programming initiatives. “We could not be more honored that AT&T selected the Greater Milwaukee

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Cooke campaign: Rebecca Cooke endorsed by Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council

EAU CLAIRE, Wisc. – Today, the Wisconsin Laborers’ District Council, representing more than 9,200 union members across the state, endorsed Rebecca Cooke for Congress in Wisconsin’s Third Congressional District.  “Working families need a fighter in Washington who puts their needs first,” Rebecca Cooke said. “I’m proud to earn the endorsement of the

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Dept. of Military Affairs: Preparedness starts at home – join ReadyWisconsin during National Preparedness Month

MADISON, Wis. – Although tornadoes, fires, floods, and other emergencies can’t be controlled, taking the time to plan and prepare can reduce their impacts. Gov. Tony Evers declared September as Preparedness Month in Wisconsin to emphasize the need for individuals, families, and communities to prepare for disasters and emergencies. “Wisconsinites

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WisDems: Chair Devin Remiker on JD Vance visit to La Crosse

MADISON, Wis. — In response to Vice President JD Vance’s visit to La Crosse today, WisDems Chair Devin Remiker released the following statement:  “JD Vance’s visit shows just how dangerously out of touch MAGA Republicans are with working families. He’s taking a victory lap for stripping health care from 300,000 Wisconsinites,

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Gov. Evers: Evers administration estimates Republicans’ ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ to increase costs for Wisconsin taxpayers by over $284 million in future budgets

Trump-backed, Republican-passed budget bill will force over 270,000 Wisconsinites to lose their health insurance and tens of thousands to lose access to basic food assistance on top of new costs shifted to Wisconsin taxpayers totaling over a quarter of a billion dollars Burdensome new changes and red-tape requirements under ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ will require Legislature to approve nearly $70 million for immediate implementation costs alone  MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today

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National Republican Congressional Committee: Vice President JD Vance to promote wins Derrick Van Orden delivered

Today, Vice President JD Vance will be in La Crosse to highlight the massive wins Republicans delivered for Wisconsinites at a steel fabricating facility. Congressman Derrick Van Orden helped pass working families tax cuts legislation which lowers costs, creates jobs, bolsters benefits that hardworking Wisconsinites rely on, and makes Wisconsin more safe. If

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Clean Lakes Alliance: Statement on Nine Springs Sanitary Sewer leak

Clean Lakes Alliance is aware of and deeply concerned about the recent sanitary sewer failure reported by Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District and local news outlets. It is our current understanding that the incident resulted in an estimated 6 million gallons of untreated wastewater to enter the Nine Springs wetland and, potentially, reaching

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Dept. of Justice: AG Kaul joins Amicus Brief at SCOTUS in support of Colorado law banning conversion ‘Therapy’ for minors

MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a multistate amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court defending a Colorado law that prohibits licensed health professionals from practicing conversion “therapy” on minors. Conversion “therapy,” also called sexual orientation or gender identity change efforts, is a harmful and ineffective practice that

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Rep. Penterman: Completes prestigious Midwestern leadership program

MADISON, WI – State Representative William Penterman (R-Hustisford) was among 39 select lawmakers who completed a training program that annually identifies and assists promising state leaders in the Midwest. Representative Penterman met with fellow lawmakers from Wisconsin and 10 other Midwestern states and three Canadian provinces on August 22-26 in Madison, Wis.,

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Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty: Wisconsin village quickly backs down on unconstitutional “farmers market” restriction

The News: The Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL) issued a warning to the Village of Bonduel of an unconstitutional rule governing the sale of “politically or religiously affiliated merchandise,” at a village-operated farmers market. WILL made clear that this restriction violates the First Amendment, writing on behalf of a

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